The same goes for whatever kind of secular small group you create: a book group, for instance, that talks about the book but really talks about life’s difficult questions. As you share your shortcomings in a safe way, you’ll find that these people will love you and hold you responsible for your actions. They don’t need to believe in the same things you do, nor use the same language to describe their spiritual practices. Nor do they even need to be your closest friends. But they will start to matter enormously.
